Summer Camp/After School Care Assistant

Haywood County Schools•Canton, NC

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical and clerical tasks in assisting the after school care director. Employee may perform a wide range of tasks in order to support the program, meet the needs of all students, and ensure the provision of quality supervision for all students. Employee provides one-on-one assistance with academics and behavioral problems and may lead small group activities. Employee assists lead after school care director with general housekeeping and clerical duties.

Requirements

High School diploma.
Must be able to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, typewriters, calculators, pencils, scissors, equipment for children with special needs, etc.
Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently and constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Physical requirements are consistent with those for Light Work due to amount of time spent standing and/or walking.
Ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics of data, people or things.
Ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments and/or directions from superiors.
Ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, handbooks, forms, lists, etc.
Ability to prepare correspondence, simple reports, forms, instructional materials, etc., using prescribed format.
Ability to apply rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.
Ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.
Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in standard English.
Ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; and to utilize decimals and percentages.
Ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.
Ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using office equipment.
Ability to handle a variety of office machines, etc.
Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
Ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress.
Ability to talk and hear.
Must be able to communicate via telephone.
General knowledge of activities performed by the after school care director.
General knowledge of daily routines of the classroom.
General knowledge of student handbook rules.
General knowledge of procedures to follow in the event of an emergency.
General knowledge of the principles of organization and administration.
Some knowledge of curriculum.
Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when student is participating in an inclusive activity.
Ability to motivate students.
Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment.
Ability to perform general clerical duties.
Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom.
Ability to operate common office machines.
Ability to maintain basic files and records.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Responsibilities

Assists with executing instruction and supervision.
Constantly monitors the safety and well-being of students; monitors student attitudes and encourages self-esteem; assists students with becoming increasingly independent.
Monitors student behavior and helps maintain discipline in the classroom; records time out and in-class suspension; assists with crisis prevention; restrains students as needed.
Assists students with learning; reinforces and clarifies instructions; conducts short sessions on improving study skills; provides one-on-one assistance as needed.
Maintains standardized records and documentation concerning the progress of students.
Performs general housekeeping duties in maintaining an orderly classroom; performs repair and maintenance tasks related to school equipment.
Performs various clerical duties as needed, maintains records of student progress, develops and files incident reports, and checks daily attendance.
Feeds students and assists with any other tasks students are not able to perform for themselves.
Participates in staff development workshops.
Performs other related work as required.